There are more than 50 New Forest District Council car parks in the New Forest – which include coastal parking as well as town and village centre parking.
Is there free parking in the New Forest?
Forestry England provides over 100 free car parks in the New Forest. If you find one is full on arrival, please drive on to the next one.
Can you park anywhere in the New Forest?
There are also over 50 car parks in our towns and villages operated by New Forest District Council. Please do not park on the verges of forest roads or block any forest gates.
Where do you park to walk in the New Forest?
Seasonal circular walks
We’ve created three new circular walks for you to use, starting from car parks at Burbush (BH24 4EF), Moonhills (SO42 7YS) and Shatterford (SO42 7YQ).
How much does it cost to park at Brockenhurst station?
Charge Times: 24hrs
| 2 Days | Fridays, Midnight – 10:00am | £11.60 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Days | Fridays, 10:00am – Midnight | £7.50 |
| 3 Days | Fridays, Midnight – 10:00am | £15.10 |
| 3 Days | Fridays, 10:00am – Midnight | £8.30 |
| 4 Days | Fridays, Midnight – 10:00am | £23.20 |
What is the nicest part of the New Forest?
Burley – best village of the New Forest
Burley is the quintessential New Forest village. Found within Burley are traditional cottages and characterful thatched houses, while wild ponies wander freely about the village.
What is the main town in the New Forest?
Below are the New Forest’s major towns and villages: Beaulieu. Lymington. Brockenhurst.
Can you touch the wild horses in the New Forest?
Horses in the New Forest – image by Echo Camera Club Dorset member Claire Sheppard. They are best treated as wild animals so you should not touch them or feed them; they are put out to graze on the land by the commoners so should be left to eat their own natural food which is in abundance within the park.
How much does it cost to go to the New Forest?
Tickets from July 23rd 2022 Price Adult £14.75 Children (3 to 15 years) £11.25 Family (2 adults & 2 children o…
What to do if it rains in the New Forest?
10 Things to do in the New Forest area when it’s raining
- Visit a museum.
- Spend a day at Beaulieu.
- Seek out the local cinema.
- Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.
- 5) Head out for a welly walk.
- 6) Relax and unwind with a spa day.
- 7) Try something new.
- 8) Explore a garden centre.
Are there bears in the New Forest?
Well, to be accurate, it is a forest, and you won’t spot bears, but you will find New Forest ponies. I have been visiting Hampshire for many years and still think one of the best things to do in the New Forest is to drive through and see the free-roaming, wild ponies.
Can you sleep in your car in the New Forest?
There are lots of laybys and carparks along the road, however, wild camping is illegal in the New Forest. There are lots of campsites in the New Forest, and several pubs that will let you park a campervan overnight if you are eating in the pub.
How many commoners are in the New Forest?
Today there are approximately 700 commoners who own animals grazing on the open Forest. They make up a modern farming community with a huge heritage, and strong family and community ties.
How many train stations are in the New Forest?
8 train stations
We have 8 train stations in the New Forest. You can find them in the following locations: Ashurst. Beaulieu Road.
Do you have to pay to park at Harrold Country park?
Unlike most other Country Parks, there is no charge for car parking. However, we do operate a donation system and suggest a minimum donation of £1 per car. There is a (locked) donation box in the car park and one in the Visitor Centre. The money collected goes towards enhancing the Park for visitors and wildlife.
Is parking free at Plessey Woods?
First hour – free
Up to two hours – £2.
Which is better Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst?
If however you want to test drive a Ferrari, then Lyndhurst is your place (has a dealership of luxury cars). If you want to be able to walk out into forest choose Brockenhurst. Ponies are loose in the village. If you want to be near the sea choose Lymington.
Is Brockenhurst worth visiting?
Brockenhurst has excellent local amenities, from an abundance of top quality pubs and restaurants to boutique shops and friendly tea rooms. Annual shows take place within easy reach of the village, including the New Forest and Hampshire County Show in July.
Is Lymington worth visiting?
The town has something for everyone, including the Lymington Sea Water Baths, the oldest lido in the UK, which is well worth a visit when open during the summer months. The Lymington to Keyhaven nature reserve is a SSSI and provides some excellent walks at all times of year.
What is the oldest part of the New Forest?
The huge Knightwood Oak is unquestionably the New Forest’s most famous tree and is thought to be one of the oldest, with age estimates ranging from 450 to 600 years old. The girth of the trunk close to ground level is just over seven metres, indeed a size only achieved after several centuries growth!
Where are the snakes in the New Forest?
If you want to see a snake or lizard in its natural environment, try looking on south-facing slopes, on logs, along the edge of scrub and in areas with mature heather. All of the native reptile species can be viewed at Forestry England’s New Forest Reptile Centre, near Lyndhurst.